Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Date18th century

MediumIron, gold, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), copper

DimensionsDiam. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 5.5 oz. (155.9 g)

CultureJapanese

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationSword Furniture-Tsuba

Funds from various donors, 1946

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